he was a man of depth and learning. Whatever feudal state he traveled to‚ he always became close friends with the most worthy and influential men. Jing Ke visits General Fan: Jing Ke spoke. “Suppose I said that one word from you could dispel the troubles of the state of Yan and avenge the wrong you have suffered?” General Fan leaned forward. “What is it?” he asked. “Give me your head‚ so that I can present it to the King of Qin. He will surely be delighted to receive me. With my left hand I will
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Formula of Success (Hard Work)+(10‚000 hours of practice)+(teamwork and Communication)x(Opportunities)(Intelligence) 1. The people who stand before kings may look like they did it all by themselves. But in fact they are invariably the beneficiaries of hidden advantages and extraordinary opportunities and cultural legacies that allow them to learn and work hard and make sense of the world in ways others cannot. (pg. 19) a. Malcom Gladwell wrote this book to show that “Rags to Riches” stories
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Sir Isaac Newton and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Sir Isaac Newton and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz are two of the most supreme intellects of the 17th century. They are both considered to be the inventors of Calculus. However‚ after a terrible dispute‚ Sir Isaac Newton took most of the credit. Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646-1716) was a German philosopher‚ mathematician‚ and statesman born in the country of Leipzig. He received his education at the universities of Leipzig‚ Jena‚ and Altdorf.
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What defines a sound knowledge of science and technology in today’s world? It is not just the basic knowledge of science and technology‚ but knowledge of a level by which it is able to harness a good use to one’s education given the current advancement in science and technology. What defines a well-educated person? A well-educated person should be someone who is all rounded not just in academics‚ but in terms of character as well. A sound knowledge in science and technology is not essential for
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SUMMARY OF CHAPTER 6- ALEXANDER THE GREAT AND HELLENIZATION OF ASIA ALEXANDER THE GREAT (Alexander of Macedon) * Who made the first western attempt to conquer Asia * One of the world’s greatest military geniuses * Born in Pella‚ and was the son of King Phillip II * Excellent‚ educated and was both brilliant in academic and military studies * He was taught by the famous Greek thinker Aristotle * He was handsome‚ dynamic‚ strong and intelligent * He’s favorite book was
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The Mayan empire was a pre-Columbian civilization located in Central America near the Mexico - Guatemala border. These geniuses lived about 500 -600 years B.Sc. They developed technology that rivaled the masterminds of that era in the Eurasian continent. There is evidence that leads to running water‚ sewer systems and the concept of 0 which did not come to existence in the old world hundreds of years later. This empire was all about religion‚ their gods‚ and human sacrifice. Since there was an
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We walk through life deceiving others and at times even ourselves. Whether it’s a politician promising the world to the people for some measly votes or a doctor holding back the brunt of the bad news with a white lie. In “the false gems” by guy de Maupassant we see a prime example of how well deception works. Had the monsieur never ventured to sell the gems never would his perfect wife’s image become imperfect. As my father keeps stressing “until caught you have done no wrong.”. leading me to believe
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Guide questions for the reaction paper (Schizophrenia- A Beautiful Mind Movie) 1. signs and symptoms of schizophrenia 2. specific type of schizo shown in the movie 3. the cause of schizophrenia for the main character 4. how it was diagnosed 5. how it was treated 6. the moral lesson of the movie 7. weak and strong points of the movie 8. role of the PT for patients with schizo 9. ideas from the movie that you agree or strongly disagree 10. recommendations about the movie and many other
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motets‚ chorales‚ and Masses. 5. Who was William Byrd? What contributions did he make to Renaissance music? - An Englishman born in 1543; was one composer who created consort music. He is sometimes considered one of the first "geniuses" of the keyboard and many of his compositions were published in My Ladye Nevells Book and Parenthia. Critical Thinking Questions 1. How did music in the Renaissance differ from medieval music? - Medieval music refers to music written
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gather facts for the plots and counter-plots of these stories. When we think of the time he must have spent in reading about the pre-Tudor dynasties‚ we are at a loss to estimate what a day’s work meant to him. Perhaps he was one of those singular geniuses who absorbs books. George Douglas Brown‚ when discussing Shakespeare‚ often used to say he knew how to ’pluck the guts’ out of a tome" (Neilson 45). No one knows for certain how Shakespeare first started his career in the theatre‚ although several
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